Patents by Inventor Mark W. Arends

Mark W. Arends has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Starting block with pedal markings
    Patent number: 7156775
    Abstract: A starting block is used by a runner in a track event. The starting block contains a rail and a pair of foot pedal assemblies, one assembly connected to the left side of the rail and one assembly connected to the right side of the rail. Each foot pedal assembly contains a pad having a width of about five to twelve inches upon which the runner's foot is placed. Each pad contains markings along its width to enable the runner to place his feet at precisely the desired width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Gill Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Watry, Mark W. Arends
  • Starting block with connected pedals
    Patent number: 6929585
    Abstract: A starting block is used by a runner in a track event. The starting block has five components, a rail, a left foot pedal assembly, a left connector, a right foot pedal assembly, and a right connector. The rail has two outwardly-positioned rows of upwardly directed teeth and two upwardly-projecting guides running parallel to and between the rows of teeth. Each connector has an engaging member for selectively engaging its respective row of teeth and a sleeve for enveloping and selectively engaging its respective guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Gill Athletics, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Arends